Michael Kennedy is an American screenwriter, known for co-writing the 2020 comedy slasher film Freaky with Christopher Landon,[2][3] writing and producing the 2023 Christmas comedy slasher film It's a Wonderful Knife,[4][5] and co-writing the upcoming 2025 romantic comedy slasher film Heart Eyes.[6][7] His work is often associated with gay horror.[8][9][10][11] In 2024, It's a Wonderful Knife was nominated at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Film - Wide Release.
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Born | Michael T. Kennedy |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter and Producer |
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References
edit- ^ Joey Morona, cleveland com (November 11, 2020). "Cleveland screenwriter talks Freaky, his body-switching horror movie starring Vince Vaughn". cleveland.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "What's So Freaky About Cleveland Screenwriter Michael Kennedy?". Midwest Movie Maker. November 11, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ "Freaky Writer Michael Kennedy Tells Us How to Balance Horror and Comedy". NoFilmSchool. October 29, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ White, James (April 27, 2023). "Freaky Writer's Next Slasher Mash-Up Is It's A Wonderful Knife". Empire. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Squires, John (April 27, 2023). "'It's a Wonderful Knife' – A Christmas Slasher from Freaky Writer and 'Tragedy Girls' Director!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Squires, John (September 18, 2024). "Valentine's Day Slasher Movie 'Heart Eyes' Coming to Theaters in February 2025". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 18, 2024). "Sony Has 'Heart Eyes', Sets Winter 2025 Release For Spyglass Horror Rom-Com". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Shulman, Randy (November 11, 2023). "'It's a Wonderful Knife' is the Gay Holiday Slasher Movie You Need". Metro Weekly. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ Yee, Lawrence (November 14, 2023). "'It's a Wonderful Knife' Writer & Director on Making a 'Pretty Queer' Slasher". TheWrap. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "Screenwriter Michael Kennedy Talks Inspiration and Queer Representation in His Latest Film". The Pride LA. November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ Jordan, Waylon (June 13, 2019). "Horror Pride Month: Attack of the Queerwolf Podcast". iHorror. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
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